Mike’s Musings: Lincoln never gave up, prevailed
By Mike WilcoxPublisherPerseverance is one of the most important quality traits. Too many of us give up at the slightest resistance and fail to accomplish our goals in life.One of our greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln, is an example of persevering…
Five from area on Yellow Ribbon honor flight
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Three area Vietnam Veterans, Richard Ellis and Victoria Ellis of Clare [and her Guardian] and Ray Aldrich of Evart [and his Guardian] were all part of the first in the nation to take part in an all-Vietnam…
Fire destroys Pole building Wednesday
By Pat MaurerThree departments responded, but firefighters faced a complicated situation when a pole building, owned by Donald Dietschat 740 Witbeck Drive was destroyed by a fire Wednesday.Clare firefighters were called to the scene on the north side of Shamrock…
Spranger takes the reins ofPioneer football
by Ben MurphySports Writer From pretty much the time he was big enough to lug a bottle of water across a football field, Steven Spranger has been a part of the Clare football program. So, when hall of fame head…
Postcard from the Pines: No More Horsing Around
Fair week is over in Marion, Michigan. The 4-H animals and exhibits were judged, ribbons were dispensed and the auction was held. Food vendors have packed up and the carnival is gone. Our annual fair is one for the history…
Betty June Hill
Betty June Hill, age 83 of Clare, formerly of Romeo, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alma. Betty was born the daughter of the late Columbus and Gracie (Prater) Hembree on June 3, 1939 in LaFollette,…
Judy Ann Schaaf
Judy Ann Schaaf, age 78 of Perry passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family. A funeral service to honor and celebrate her life will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, June 24, 2022…
Brenda Faye Hart (Notter) (Bren)
Brenda Faye Hart (Notter) (Bren) age 72 died 6/16/2022 of natural causes at her home in Jackson, MI surrounded by her family.Brenda Hart was born on April 28, 1950 in Saginaw, MI. She attended Clare High School in Clare, MI.…
Duane Harvey Baker
Duane Harvey Baker, age 91, of Mason, Michigan, went to his heavenly home on June 13, 2022, surrounded by his family. Duane was born, along with his twin brother Wayne, on March 20, 1931, in Marion, Michigan, the son of…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Summer arrives with ridiculous gas prices!
By John RaffelCorrespondent LAKE CITY – The Missaukee County Board, at its meeting last week, approved a bid from Windemuller $91,856.17 to be paid from the Capitol Improvement Fund for the camera system replacement project.Also at the meeting, Lynn Pope,…
Faces in the Crowd: Anndrea McCrimmon and Becky Johnson
Family, faith, and farming.That’s what it’s all about for Anndrea McCrimmon and her daughter Becky Johnson.From their homes on 20th Avenue just east of Marion, the Duo help own and operate 20-20 Feeds and More, and JMAC Ranch.And it’s a…
Osceola to spend ARPA funds on parking lot renovation
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners voted at its Monday meeting to approve the ARPA Core Committee’s recommendation of up to $200,000 ofARPA funds for the Courthouse and Sheriff’s parking lot renovation.Commissioners voted to have…
Missaukee approves $92k camera system
By John RaffelCorrespondent LAKE CITY – The Missaukee County Board, at its meeting last week, approved a bid from Windemuller $91,856.17 to be paid from the Capitol Improvement Fund for the camera system replacement project.Also at the meeting, Lynn Pope,…
Make every day count
We all need to spend today and the rest of our lives more wisely. With inflation at a 40-year high, we are all having to spend our hard-earned paychecks with care. Life is the same. We have less life today…
Homeowner cleared in home invasion shooting
Editors note:When the Sheriff’s Office was contacted asking why Lighthall was not arrested and taken to jail during the incident Clare City Police responded to at Rosewood Manor, Undersheriff Dwayne Miedzianowski issued the following statement:On 05/05/22 at approximately 2:00 a.m.…
Two from Clare County Lottery Club win $1.2 million jackpot
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A two-member Lottery club in Clare County, who have chosen to remain anonymous, had a huge surprise when their ticket matched all six numbers recently, making them winners of a $1.2 million jackpot for the May 7…
Lauren Graham Sr
Lauren Graham Sr., age 84, passed away peacefully April 18, 2022, at his daughter Sherry’s house in Traverse City where he moved last summer to attend Pace North. Per his wishes cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held…
Bruce Edward Jones
Bruce Edward Jones- age 73 of Farwell, passed away on June 6, 2022, at Brian’s House in Essexville, MI. Bruce was born on April 27, 1949, to parents Clifford and Jo (Sowle) Jones in Coldwater Twp. Michigan.Bruce proudly served our…
Dennis R. Brown
Dennis R. Brown, age 68, of Clare, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Dennis was born the son of the late Donald and Hazel (McCreary) Brown on June 27, 1953, in…
Gerald “Junior” (Jerry) Rouston
Gerald “Junior” (Jerry) Rouston – age 96 of Lake, passed away on Sunday June 12, 2022, at Munson Healthcare Grayling. He was born on May 20, 1926, the son of Gerald S. and Angeline Katharine (Schaefer) Rouston in Detroit, Michigan.…
